Cincinnati defensive end Michael Johnson tries to knock down a pass from Green Bay's quarterback Aaron Rodgers during a preseason game on Aug. 12.

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Joe Reedy
Cincinnati Enquirer

While attending classes and working out at Georgia Tech in April, there was something that always was on Michael Johnson's mind. He wanted to be back in Cincinnati training with his teammates on the defensive line.

With spring semester classes done, Johnson was back in town May 13 and was on the field this past week when OTAs began. From all appearances, you couldn't tell Johnson had missed any time.

"The stuff we've been doing is fine," coach Marvin Lewis said. "(Johnson's) conditioning level was where it is supposed to be." ...